Cabinet Chairman Zhaparov meets with EU Special Rep for Central Asia Terhi Hakala

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Bishkek, Dec.9, 2024. /Kabar/. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers - Head of the Presidential Administration Akylbek Zhaparov met with European Union Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala on the occasion of the completion of her mission.

The press service of the Kyrgyz Cabinet reported that the sides discussed the economic development of Kyrgyzstan in recent years, political stability, as well as issues in the field of energy, transportation and mining.

Akylbek Zhaparov noted that under the leadership of President Sadyr Zhaparov, Kyrgyzstan's economy is developing steadily, as a result of which the volume of the country's gross domestic product has increased, major projects such as the construction of Kambarata HPP-1 and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railroad are being implemented, and hundreds of industrial and social facilities have been put into operation.

The head of the Kyrgyz Cabinet continued that by 2030 the GDP of Kyrgyzstanis planned to be increased to USD 30 billion. For this purpose, the preservation of territorial integrity, strengthening the unity of the people and reforms in the tax sphere have been identified as priorities. He emphasized that cooperation with the European Union plays an important role in the implementation of these plans.

In turn, Terhi Hakala noted that a lot of work has been done during her 3-year mission in the region. She noted that stability has been established in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, and expressed enthusiasm that the country is on the path of development.

The EU special representative also emphasized that the European Union is ready for close cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, focusing on areas such as education, construction and investment.

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